Randstad is currently recruiting an exclusive role for a Production Manager for our clients located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. You would be joining a company that specialises in the Chemical Manufacturing sector, spanning across paints, stains, automotive cleaning and various solvent-based products.
Do you have experience in managing medium- large teams with exposure to the chemical/dangerous goods sectors? Or maybe you have fantastic leadership skills managing different sites with experience in a Manufacturing/Warehouse setting. If you have over 7+ years of experience with leadership and are eager to get into a role where you can hit the ground running with mentoring and giving direction to a team of 40+ then I want to hear from you!
YOUR DAY TO DAY:
... - Lead and manage the production team, including supervisors, operators, technicians, and staff, to ensure a high level of productivity, safety, and operational excellence.
- Identify training needs, coordinate training programs, and provide coaching to ensure employees are skilled in the safe handling of Dangerous Goods, solvents, and hazardous materials, while fostering a safety-conscious, high-performance culture.
- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet production targets, maintain product quality and safety standards, and optimise machine efficiency for on-time delivery.
- Ensure products meet ISO (ISO-19001:2015) and regulatory standards, and drive improvements to resolve non-conformance.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits, identify potential safety hazards
- Support the onboarding of new team members and manage performance reviews to develop leadership potential and drive continuous improvement within the team.
- Manage an uncompromising commitment to occupational health, safety and environment (OHS&E)
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in ideally chemical manufacturing, with direct involvement in Dangerous Goods handling, chemical blending, and hazardous materials management. (Open to other manufacturing warehouse environments)
- Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field (Essential).
- Expertise in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 19001:2015 quality systems and driving continuous improvement across the production process.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to give direction to a large team
- Certification in Dangerous Goods Handling and Chemical Safety.
- Additional qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) would be an advantage
Sound like the perfect fit for you? Directly apply now or contact Alessandra on 0460 298 050 or email alessandra.hernandez@randstad.com.au for a confidential chat.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
